Violinist Andrew Bird answers the internet's burning questions about playing the violin. What is the secret to vibrato? Why are violins so expensive? Is there a trick to properly tuning a violin?
Explore the traditional art of violin making with a skilled Chinese craftsman. The process begins by selecting quality wood, followed by carving the body, neck, and scroll. Next, the parts are ...
Whether or not professional orchestras’ tuning rituals are required, there is something inherently comforting about it for audiences. The earliest orchestras, in the Baroque era, comprised a ...